Reviews

Excellent service!

I had an amazing experience here! I came in to get my tires retorked and Lee was super kind and helpful! I have had a hard time finding a mechanic where I felt comfortable and I really can’t recommend this shop enough! Thank you for all of your help Lee!

❤️ Thanks for this feedback, Molly! As a truly locally-owned independent repair shop (meaning we are not owned by shareholders or controlled by suits in a boardroom) the technical work and customer service you receive when you come here is priority #1. Our shop culture is one where everyone that works under that roof is “all in”, no matter what they’re doing at any given moment. Lee demonstrates that on the daily. If you ever need the car looked at or have a question about anything, don’t hesitate to reach out - enjoy the rest of your summer!

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The alley belongs to the entire neighborhood. Not just your construction workers. Quit blocking it other people wanna get in and out.

Hi Slappy, Thanks for your feedback. We care deeply about our staff and are currently installing a system that hopefully makes airflow better in the shop and allows our technicians to work and breathe in a safer, more comfortable environment, especially when it gets hot. There is no air conditioning and it gets *really* hot back there. With that said, we also want to be good stewards of this neighborhood and we’ve tried to keep these disruptions to a minimum by (1) scheduling our contractor only a few hours a day and (2) knowing that the “T-alley” orientation of this block allows multiple entry and exit routes which, if a truck is temporarily needed behind our building, that alley traffic can still come and go. If you have any questions or need immediate access, simply give us a call at 651-690-2050 and we’ll be happy to ask anyone to move their vehicles. We’re sorry for the inconvenience it may have caused but we assure you it won’t take much longer. 🫶🏼

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They were really helpful and quick to change my oil. Great price too.

Thanks for dropping in Luca! A lot of times we can work the schedule around to accommodate a quick walk-in or something simple if we have the staff available. We hope your wait was comfortable as we just got that A/C installed last week - it makes a huge difference!

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Did great work but also went above and beyond communicating what they found, options, and follow ups. Even scheduled a free two week follow up inspection to make sure nothing was missed.

Love to hear this! Communication is certainly the key, no doubt. Sometimes, we do in fact want you to come back (free of charge) to follow up and make sure that certain things are working as designed, or in some cases, to catch the culprit that might be causing issues. We like to be thorough and make sure we know the whole story before suggesting any repairs. We don’t throw parts at a problem, our goal is to find the source. Enjoy your 4th, Chlexa! 🎆

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Another geat experience at Doran King today. These guys are always getting me in and out quickly and at a good price too! Thanks Doran King! You've earned a customer!

In your case as a business owner, when your work vehicles go down, not only can it cause a headache (or a migraine in some cases) but it also costs you money. We get that and we firmly believe that we can handle most repairs in a day or two so that you’re back in action and work continues. Thanks for always trusting us to get everything back in working order!

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As a woman and a minority, finding an auto repair shop where I feel genuinely respected and safe is incredibly important. From the moment I walked into Doran King, the staff treated me with professionalism, kindness, and honesty. Mark took the time to explain everything clearly without talking down to me or pressuring me into unnecessary repairs. I felt heard, respected, and confident that he had my best interests in mind. The work was completed on time, the pricing was fair and transparent, and my vehicle is running perfectly. I highly recommend Doran King to anyone looking for trustworthy, skilled service—especially women and anyone who has ever felt intimidated by auto repair shops. I'll definitely be returning for all my future vehicle needs!

We are thrilled you enjoyed your visit at our shop, Maggie! One of the biggest things that influence us in our drive to make our shop an awesome one is the strong women that raised us and the ones that surround us to this day. We understand that there can be an intimidation factor and we try our very best to *prioritize* repairs. Our techs are smart, skilled, and do not throw parts at a problem. Enjoy the rest of your summer! 😎

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"Doran-King Auto Repair" provides amazing automotive service. The new co-owners, Mark and BJ, are the real deal. Having been a loyal customer of their previous shop, Baber Automotive, since they opened in 2022, I was thrilled to follow them to their new Highland Park location at Doran-King. It is much more convenient for my family, and the quality of work remains top-tier. They have significantly upgraded the shop with high-end mechanical and diagnostic equipment, ensuring they stay at the cutting edge of repair technology. Mark and BJ are knowledgeable, experienced professionals who genuinely prioritize customer satisfaction. I want to be transparent that I am a longtime friend of both men, but I was not compensated for this review; this is based entirely on my genuine experience with their work. When it comes to service, technical expertise, and integrity, the new team at Doran-King Auto Repair cannot be beat."

Thanks, Eric. We love it when you pop back into town and have us work on a vehicle here or there. We also love your transparency, that very thing is a tenant of our business - how our staff works, and how we operate as a whole. We are a no “smoke & mirrors” shop, trust builds relationships, and without that, we aren’t building the kind of shop we envision. Anytime you are back in MN, we demand you stop in and say Hi. Enjoy your Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎇

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We have now used the professionals at Doran King for 3 different vehicle issues and have been more than impressed with their attention to detail, forward communication and follow up. Great at identifying issues, but not overly pushy with the upselling like some repair shop experiences we've had in the past.

We love being the team that maintains a family’s fleet, and no doubt it can be dizzying maintaining a handful of vehicles throughout the year. The key is communication and we never push anything that’s not pressing. By prioritizing things, it becomes much more manageable. Please do us all a favor Nate and catch us a state record one of these days! 😉 👊🎣

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